Attacking and Defending the computer networks
Network security course: Learn offensive & defensive techniques. Understand common attacks and how to protect your systems. Build cybersecurity skills.
Course Content
Attacking and Defending the computer networks is a beginner-level Udemy course taught by Sergo Simonovi. It runs 2h 10m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. Learners rate it 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, with 15 students enrolled. It is a paid course, last updated February 2023.
Learn Computer Network Hacking and Security: Master both offensive and defensive techniques in this comprehensive course.
This course equips you with the skills to both exploit vulnerabilities and secure networks against real-world threats. You'll gain practical experience using industry-standard tools like GNS3 and Cisco Packet Tracer to understand and defend against network attacks.
We'll start with the fundamentals, explaining complex concepts with clear, easy-to-understand analogies. Then, we'll dive into practical demonstrations of attacks, followed by robust defense mechanisms. All attacks showcased are based on real-world scenarios and are proven effective.
The course is structured into two key parts:
- Introduction to Network Attacks: Understand the landscape of network vulnerabilities.
- Network Defense Strategies: Learn how to protect your infrastructure.
Here's a detailed syllabus:
- Network Fundamentals: A solid foundation in networking concepts.
- IP and MAC Addresses: Understanding the building blocks of network communication.
- NAT (Network Address Translation): How it works and potential attack vectors.
- ARP Poisoning & Prevention: Learn to identify and mitigate ARP poisoning attacks.
- Switching Fundamentals: How network switches operate.
- CAM Table & CAM Table Overflow: Understanding CAM tables and how to defend against overflows.
- VLANs (Virtual LANs): Implementing and securing VLANs.
- VLAN Attacks & Mitigation: Identifying and defending against attacks targeting VLANs.
- DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): Understanding DHCP and its vulnerabilities.
- DHCP Starvation & Rogue DHCP Servers: Learn to defend against these common attacks.
- Wi-Fi Attacks & Prevention: Securing wireless networks from common threats.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Perform a range of network attacks.
- Develop effective defense strategies to protect your networks.
- Validate your knowledge through interactive quizzes.
We encourage questions and feedback! Reach out to the Q&A section or contact us directly at [email protected].
Important Note: This course is for educational purposes only. All attacks are conducted within a controlled lab environment or on devices with explicit permission.
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